Through the platform provided by the British Council in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) and other key stakeholders, Nigerian youth are enabled to showcase their talents in various forms, visual and performing arts, film, music, fashion design, among other forms of creativity.

The Creative Economy Week is a week-long event aimed at highlighting the immense potential of Nigeria’s youth within the creative and cultural industries.

Some activities of the week are also taking place in Port Harcourt, Kano, Abuja, Lagos, and London.

Speaking on the activities in Enugu, Harry Kesiena, the head of Arts at the British Council Nigeria, said:

“For us at the British Council, the Creative Economy Week Nigeria is a platform created to spotlight Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries, share opportunities, and present the United Kingdom’s expertise in the Nigerian creative sector while giving young creatives a platform to grow.

“There were numerous highlights and a multitude of outcomes from Enugu. More importantly, activities in Enugu were made possible through a partnership with the National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC), led by Obi Asika, the director-general. Enugu was of particular interest to us because of the number of young people based in the state. It is one of the focus states in eastern Nigeria,” Kesiena explained.

According to Harry Kesiena, the Creative Economy Week Nigeria 2025 is a significant leap from 2023, when it started.

It is expected to showcase the brilliance of Nigerian creatives both in Nigeria and globally and the potential that the Nigerian creative sector has to offer the world.

The Culture and Creative Economy Summit in Enugu, held on September 9, 2025, brought together various Commissioners of Arts and Culture from different states.

The summit allowed the British Council to present the activities of the Creative Economy Week to representatives from various states in Nigeria.

The occasion enabled the British Council to share its model of partnerships, demonstrate how it is building the capacity of young people in Nigeria, and identify areas for collaboration with these states.

The Creative Economy Week in Enugu was packed with opportunities for young people and served as an avenue for stakeholders in the creative industries to gain insights into how to foster the growth of the sector.

CCTF is a pioneering body set to drive innovation in Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries through advanced technologies and platform including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Web3.0, and blockchain.

The CCTF’s mandate is to position Nigeria as a global leader in creative innovation by developing a National Creative-Tech Framework and Roadmap, shaping policy reforms in intellectual property protection, taxation, and technology adoption, and spearheading flagship initiatives such as the Creative Futures Fund, ICE Hubs, and Discover Naija.

These will expand job creation, skills development, and global market access for Nigerian creatives across 49 industry sectors.

Engr. Emembolu is a technology entrepreneur, innovation policy advocate, and current Chairman of the Innovation Support Network (ISN) Nigeria, representing over 220 incubators, accelerators, and innovation hubs nationwide. He is also Co-Convenor of the Omniverse Africa Summit, which unites technology and creative sector leaders from across the continent.

At the heart of the Council’s direction and coordination is Mr. Obi Asika, the dynamic director-general of NCAC, whose track record, leadership and deep industry expertise will anchor the CCTF’s vision, ensure high-level stakeholder engagement, and drive alignment across Nigeria’s diverse creative and technology ecosystems.

The ministry of FMACTCE is led by Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa.

“Our creative economy is a catalyst for technology-driven prosperity. The present is digital, global, and transformative. Through CCTF, we will channel that momentum into capital, ownership, and innovation, enabling more homegrown platforms that consolidate our creatives’ global leadership as owners of their value ecosystems,” said Emembolu.

The NCAC will serve as the Secretariat for the CCTF, whose inaugural council members are:

• Charles Emembolu — TechQuest, IT Expert & Talent Development (Chair)
• Misan Harriman — Director/Photographer
• Dayo Elegbe — Sponge Group (Digital Marketing)
• Bizzle Oshikoya — The Plug (Music & Talent Management)
• Kemi Awodein — MD, Chapel Hill Denham (Investments & Advisory)
• Osas Peter — Founder, BlackAt
• Malik Afegbua — AI Storytelling & Creative Visual Futurism
• Sandra Oyewole — Olajide Oyewole & Co. (IP Lawyer)
• Judith Okonkwo — Imisi 3D; AR & Deep Tech Leader
• Dr. Dahiru Sani — Founder, Kaduna Business School
• Dr Chinedu Odoala – NCAC (CCTF Secretariat)

The CCTF will seek to deliver actionable frameworks, after which implementation will scale nationally and internationally.